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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Villaz

Parmelan Mountain Hut – Tête du Parmelan loop from Crêt Châtillon

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Villaz

Parmelan Mountain Hut – Tête du Parmelan loop from Crêt Châtillon

Hard

4.8

(77)

1,659

hikers

Parmelan Mountain Hut – Tête du Parmelan loop from Crêt Châtillon

04:28

9.99km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.51 km for 824 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

88 m

Bois Brûlé Parking

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This parking lot is perfect for starting a hike to the Tête du Parmelan, located 700 meters higher at 1,804 meters above sea level.

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2

942 m

Chalet Chappuis

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View from Chalet Chappuis toward la Tournette summit and Annecy lake.

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3

2.90 km

Viewpoint toward the Grand Montoir

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A bit dizzying but when the weather conditions are good and you watch where you put your feet, everything is fine!

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4

3.85 km

Parmelan Mountain Hut

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Very nice hut with simple cold and warm meals, extensive cultural program on many evenings

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4.21 km

Tête du Parmelan

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Very nice hike. Superb panorama.

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6

4.45 km

View From the Rocky Cliff

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7

6.56 km

8

6.78 km

Aviernoz Ice Cave

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old icehouse, accessible from the path, with a little rock climbing on the program.

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9.99 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

2.35 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.78 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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